Women in Business Leadership Academy

About WBLA

Women in Business Leadership Academy is a 9-week BUS 206 credit class designed to provide participants with personal and professional skills to enhance their success in college, careers, and life. We provide participants with a mentor who fits their career goals and will be a point of reference throughout the program, as well as weekly speakers, professionalism workshops, and a company tour in the Bay Area.

See how WBLA can help you grow.

Mentees

First and Second Year OCOB Students
WBLA mentees gain invaluable skills, BUS 206 credit, and a supportive network of like-minded, ambitious young women. Each mentee is paired with a small group and a dedicated mentor to foster both personal and professional growth. The program includes weekly Friday meetings featuring guest speakers, interactive workshops, and a corporate tour in the Bay Area!

Mentors

Second, third, and fourth year students in OCOB
WBLA mentors help lead a group of incoming first year/transfer students and help them navigate OCOB. They work with mentees in small cohorts throughout the program, helping develop their professional skills ranging from resume building, cover letters, interviewing, and more!

The WBLA Experience

Professionalism

From hands-on resume workshops to building their LinkedIns with mentors, Women in Business Leadership provides an opportunity to build a professional skillset.
Mentorship Groups

Each WBLA mentee is paired with a mentor in small groups, where they meet weekly to grow as individuals—both personally and professionally.
Corporate Tour

Each year, our WBLA cohorts get to experience a corporate tour in the Bay Area. Past tours have featured companies such as Amazon, Adobe, Protiviti, and more!
Speakers

Each week, participants get to hear from different speakers on professional and personal growth. Past speakers include Denise Dudley, Kristen Ewing, Anjana Melvin, and more!
Final Presentation

Each WBLA participant gets to participate in a final presentation at the end of the quarter, allowing them to highlight their growth as individuals and small groups.